Amazing Water: The educational book + CD about classical music that actually is amazing.

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Kids

I must admit, I was very intrigued when I first heard the idea for Amazing Water, a new book with accompanying CD that introduces kids to classical music and the way that water — namely, rivers, oceans, the canals of Venice — has inspired composers since,...

Keepsake jewelry under $75 that makes a meaningful gift for your favorite grad.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion, Gifts for Grads

‘Tis the season for graduations, whether you’ve got a new college graduate in the family, a niece or nephew graduating from high school, or like me, a sixth grader moving up to middle school. Sniff. While so many of us are looking for just the...

A lucky charm we love for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.

by Kate Etue | Fashion

You know what they say: If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough. Yet on St. Patrick’s Day, we couldn’t resist posting about his adorable little wishbone lucky charm from one of our favorite indie jewelry companies, Julian...

One good thing you can do in one minute today to change the world.

by Kate Etue | Doing Good

If you’ve been reading Cool Mom Picks for a while now, you know we’re strong advocates of increasing opportunity for women and girls across the globe in all kinds of ways. Sometimes it’s promoting businesses that support women in need, like...

Really helpful expert college tuition savings tips for parents, and why you need to start immediately.

by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks

Saving for your kid’s college education might seem super far off, as you sit awake in the middle of the night bouncing a tiny baby back to sleep or checking over that first-grade math homework. But actually, it’s never too soon to start thinking about it....

The most beautiful Disney invitations, and they happen to be online.

by Liz Gumbinner | Cards + Stationery, Party Ideas

If you have a Disney crazy kid (do I need a pun in here about kids not being able to “let it go?”) you’re going to love this one: Paperless Post, our go-to site for high quality online invitations and stationery has just announced a new line of...

9 creative makeup storage ideas from sushi mats to candy jars

by Kate Etue | Storage + Organization

Confession: I’m still using the not-so-clean plastic Caboodle I got as a high school graduation gift. (Editor’s Note: Noooooo!) So it’s clearly way past time for me to look for some fresh new ways to keep my makeup organized. There are plenty of...

Love letters to your baby. Future you will thank you.

by Kate Etue | Baby

If we ask my four-year-old to help out with something, he’s taken to tipping an imaginary hat and saying, “Happy to sublige.” As in, happy to oblige. How Downton Abbey of him. He’s always cracked us up, but when I try to think of specific...

9 awesomely impressive appetizer ideas for summer parties that can make a whole meal

by Cool Mom Team | Food + Recipes

With summer here it’s definitely party season: Dinner parties in the backyard, Fourth of July celebrations, graduation gatherings – we love all of them. But when it’s too hot to put out a whole roast, we’ve curated some fantastic appetizer...

The prettiest girls’ Easter dresses that your daughters will never want to take off. (For better or for worse.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Easter Gifts, Kid Style

One of my favorite things to do each year on Cool Mom Picks is look for the prettiest, sweetest, coolest girls’ Easter dresses in every price. Whether or not you celebrate Easter. To me, spring is just such a long-awaited respite, that getting my daughters one...